How do you become infected with brucellosis?

How do you become infected with brucellosis?

You can become infected with brucellosis by:

• Consuming undercooked meat
• Consuming raw dairy items
• Inhaling bacteria which cause brucellosis
• Touching infected animals

These are mostly animals that we associate with farming, such as sheep, cows, goats, and pigs. However, dogs can also be carriers, as can wild animals such as elk.

While brucellosis is unlikely to spread person-to-person, there is a chance it could be spread through breast milk, blood transfusions, or tissue transplants. However, this is not routine.